July-27 topics

Pancake Marathon

•  Finding the power of my peace, I wonder if I will be able to do as such; with finding the willingness to then it will come. I have little hope in this, after being so Beat down.  as still, I know that in this matter of fact of how I'm feeling right now, feelings aren't facts; yes it's Justified how I feel but it's unjustified how I react because of how I'm feeling.  so as long as I mind my P's and q's, pause and quiet I'll be okay;  to not steal anybody else's piece of mind or give  my peace of mind away,  it will all be okay.

• You may think that there are a thousand different things being done in recovery, really there's just a thousand different ways of saying a few simple things. 

Topic

1. Finding away to keep my peace of mind

2. Giving more than  I can take

3. Finding the power to see that I do have the willingness.

acronyms and SLOGANS: Organized by Pancake Marathon

• If I just finding that I get to push that I can stay Within the herd, for the moments when I need to just Meditate all day,  because I'm really looking for an answer to my prayers;  it's in this that I will only then find peace of mind if by trusting my higher power and practicing the principles and all my affairs will come hopefully quickly and yet even if it comes slowly it will come.

• Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand and Acronyms are just the sum/the Virtues, of all that wisdom: WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives 

Slogans (underlined) blog page  Acronyms (bold) blog page  Principles (italic): A.A. files

Literature 

She Recovers Every Day: You Are Here for a Reason

1. I share elsewhere how much I dislike the sentiment "Everything happens for a reason," but I can totally get behind the idea that we are all here for a reason. I don't pretend to know what those reasons are, most of the time. You are here, reading this entry on what is hopefully a lovely day in July wherever you are. I'm guessing that you are recovering from something in your life, which is what drew you to this book, and for some reason you thought to open the book to read today's entry. Maybe it's your fourth time through the book and you approach it differently each year. So while I've got you, let me remind you that you are indeed here for a reason. Let me remind you that you may not always feel like you belong in this world or in your life, that you might even feel unworthy of living it. It's important for me to remind you that even if life feels super hard right now, you are going to be okay. Please stay here, and if it hasn't revealed itself already, the reason or reasons you are here will one day become clear.

2. We may not know why we are here, but we will learn in due course.

Spiritual principle a day: Open-Mindedness Leads to Understanding

Page 214

"Our fellowship matures and develops as each of us brings our increasing understanding to the table; we grow from one another's experience when we are willing to share and to listen with an open mind."

Living Clean, Chapter 3, "A Spiritual, Not Religious Program"

When we come into recovery, some of us dust off a faith tradition that we were raised with. Others develop their own framework for spiritual beliefs. Those of us with an anti-religious bias bristled at seeing "God" sprinkled throughout the Steps--what have we gotten ourselves into? We were relieved when we learned that we could pursue any kind of spirituality that suited us.

As we learn about the Traditions, the importance of making room for everyone becomes clear. We do our best to avoid lingo associated with any particular path when we share in meetings. We try to convey our experiences with spiritual growth in language that's inclusive, understandable, and respectful to those with different beliefs. When we use NA language to express our deepening spirituality, we strengthen the link between our spiritual lives and what we've gained from living the Twelve Steps.

Over time, we all make peace with the fact that spirituality is central to the NA program. We each arrive at our own sense of spirituality that works. We listen to addicts share the integral part their spiritual awakenings have played in cementing their foundation of recovery. Our sponsors, friends, and predecessors offer their insights on our spiritual, not religious, program and we gain a deeper understanding of our own beliefs as we work Steps and apply Traditions. Intimate conversations help us articulate what we believe and allow us to see how much our paths converge. NA language helps us rise above the barriers that naming names and rituals might create. One member shared, "Our spiritual growth enables us to listen to others with an open mind. This leads to a greater understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us." We keep coming back and we see how this program works in each other's lives. We have faith, above all, in the process of recovery we've found in NA.

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I will listen with an open mind and an open heart when other members share their experiences with spirituality, coming from a place of understanding and curiosity.

Keep It Simple: To enjoy freedom, we have to control ourselves. Virginia Woolf 

1. Freedom is a funny thing, in a way, it makes life harder. We are free to do what we want but every choice  makes a difference in our lives. Some choices make us happy and some bring trouble. 

2. We can make good choices. We can control our actions. We can start by having control in little ways:  follow the law, pay the rent, and make the bed every day. These choices put order in our lives. Eat right,  exercise, and get enough sleep. These choices make us strong enough to live each day to the fullest. 

3. These kinds of choices set us free. 

4. Prayer for the day: Higher Power, I was drinking and drugging. I couldn't enjoy my freedom. I had no  control over the little things in my life. Help me stay sober today. 

5. Action for the day: Today, I'll be grateful for having some control. I will list five way I am more free  because I can control my actions.

NA Just For Today: We Do Recover 

1. "After coming to NA, we found ourselves among a very special group of people who have suffered like  us and found recovery. In their experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves. If the program  worked for them, it would work for us." Basic Text, p.10 

2. A newcomer walks into his or her first meeting, shaking and confused. People are milling about.  Refreshments and literature are set out. The meeting starts after everyone has drifted over to their chairs  and settled themselves in. After taking a bewildered glance at the odd assortment of folks in the room, the  newcomer asks, "Why should I bet my life on this group? After all, they're just a bunch of addicts like  me."

3. Though it may be true that not many of our members had much going for us when we got here, the  newcomer soon learns that the way we are living today is what counts. Our meetings are filled with  addicts whose lives have turned completely around. Against all odds, we are recovering. The newcomer  can relate to where we've been and draw hope from where we are now. Today, every one of us has the  opportunity to recover. 

4. Yes, we can safely entrust our lives to our Higher Power and to Narcotics Anonymous. So long as we  work the program, the payoff is certain: freedom from active addiction and a better way of life. 

5. Just for today: The recovery I've found in Narcotics Anonymous is a sure thing. By basing my life on it, I  know I will grow. 

Daily Reflections: GIVING FREELY 

1. We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 234 

2. To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a  practicing alcoholic. The giving of time or money always demanded a price tag. 

3. As a newcomer I was told "we have to give it away in order to keep it." As I began to adopt the principals  of Alcoholics Anonymous in my life, I soon found it was a privilege to give to the Fellowship as an  expression of the gratitude felt in my heart. My love of God and of others became the motivating factor in  my life, with no thought of return. I realize now that giving freely is God's way of expressing Himself  through me. 

What is this page about/seems to be as:

•  daily readings and inspirations blog page info

• simple literature Organized by Pancake Marathon: Daily Readings and Inspirations

• Read It to me of the literature of recovery

• She Recovers Every Day comes from https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/thought-for-the-day

• pancake marathon: journey of recovery

• Where I talk about my recovery journey And how I carry my message 

•  what is this page about

• This is how I carry my message( Tradition 5/7, step 12)

• Pancake Marathon

• acronyms and SLOGANS: Organized by Pancake Marathon

• Step 12/to give where credit is due I got all of these readings from "recovery HQ" _ but I put them in a Living life on life's terms and to Better care of the message  and you can actually find all of them in Daily Readings and Inspirations

• Spiritual principle a day: comes from https://www.spadna.org/

• Keep It Simple: found in Daily Readings and Inspirations comes from recoveryhq.com 

• NA Just For Today: Daily Readings and Inspirations comes from recoveryhq.com

• Daily Reflections: Daily Readings and Inspirations comes from recoveryhq.com